DBMS

2 flashcards · Computer Science · by Shirley Josephine Mary R

1. Define database management system.

   A database-management system (DBMS) is a collection of interrelated data and a set of programs to access those data. The collection of data, usually referred to as the database, contains information relevant to an enterprise. The primary goal of a DBMS is to provide a way to store and retrieve database information that is both convenient and efficient

2. List the applications of DBMS.

   The applications of DBMS are: 1. Banking 2. Airlines 3. Universities 4. Credit card transactions 5. Tele communication 6. Finance 7. Sales 8. Manufacturing 9. Human resources